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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.71, 11,110.42 and 2,478.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.71, 11,110.42 and 2,478.61 is: 3,715.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.71 : 11,110.42 = 2,478.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.71/11,110.42 = 2,478.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.71x = 11,110.42 × 2,478.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.71x = 27,538,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538,398.12/7,411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.53

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